Haslina Hashim
Seremban 2
Summary
Accomplished Country Human Resources Manager with a robust background in directing regional operations and steering organizational growth. Expert in securing high-caliber talent, fostering industrial harmony through proactive employee relations, and ensuring rigorous adherence to statutory mandates. Committed to cultivating a winning mindset culture and implementing strategic HR frameworks that enhance organizational agility and align with global business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Country HR Manager
BMI Roofing Systems Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2022 - Current
- Directs all regional human resources operations for a workforce of 600 across various sites, managing recruitment, professional development, and succession planning. Ensures that performance management, payroll, and labour relations are strictly aligned with organisational goals while overseeing compensation, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
- Cultivate strategic recruitment networks and academic partnerships, leveraging digital platforms to secure high-calibre talent, evidenced by the successful placement of 30 professional roles within an average 70-day cycle.
- Direct the identification and cultivation of high-potential personnel through the Leadership Development Programme to establish a robust internal talent pipeline, achieving over 20 internal promotions within a 24-month period.
- Harmonising the global HR framework (e.g. code of conduct, employee job grading, employee benefits) to local laws, operational requirements, and customs through the successful launch of the improved version of the Employee Handbook (Terms & Benefits and Code of Conduct).
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of local labor laws and statutory and ensure the execution in adherence to the timelines (eg:Minimum Wages Order, IRB Stamp Duty, EPF Contribution for Foreign Workers)
- Act as a bridge between leadership team and local employees to foster trust and build engaging and winning mindset culture by organising various team activities.
- Implement structured HR processes (eg: recruitment, training & development procedures) to allow for swift action in fast-paced environments.
- Successfully navigating interactions and negotiation with labor unions (National & In-House) with completion of the renewal of 2 Collective Agreements in 2024 and 2025, mitigating risks of work stoppages, maintaining a cooperative and positive environment.
- Execute restructuring initiatives and workforce reductions with a focus on transparency and professional support to preserve employee morale and organizational integrity.
- Spearheaded and participated in internal investigations and formal inquiries into reported Business Code of Conduct breaches, subsequently providing strategic recommendations to executive management regarding necessary disciplinary measures.
HR MANAGER
JSTAR MOTION SDN BHD
Kulai-Johor, Malaysia
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Appointed as a key member of the startup team for Jstar Motion Sdn Bhd's inaugural Malaysian production plant, tasked with the end-to-end establishment of Human Resources and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) departments.
- Led workforce scaling efforts from initial equipment setup through testing, commissioning, and the launch of full-scale production.
- Delivered substantial recruitment outcomes, achieving 60% year-on-year growth and 112% expansion in June 2021, while maintaining efficient time-to-fill metrics of 9 days for direct labor and 48 days for indirect staff.
- Formulated and implemented organizational policies and procedures designed to enhance the operational efficiency of the Human Resources department and the broader organization, while simultaneously enriching the employee experience. This initiative resulted in the successful establishment and execution of 20 policies and procedures spanning Safety, Human Resources, and Administration during the 2020 fiscal year.
- Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle, oversight from talent acquisition through to offboarding. Core responsibilities include directing HR and Administrative operations, encompassing the business code of conduct, legal employment matters, and company-wide communications. Additionally, manage payroll for a workforce of 287, ensure government statutory compliance, and supervise expatriate and foreign worker alongside office administration functions such as canteen and hostel management.
- Strategically designed and implemented high-impact training programs, including on-the-job initiatives focused on enhancing business performance, operational stability, and productivity. Orchestrated end-to-end professional development by leading comprehensive training needs assessments and establishing robust coaching frameworks.
- Develop periodical recognition programs across the organization and structured job promotion process as part of retention initiatives to keep skilled workers which is crucial due to high turnover rates in manufacturing.
HR & ADMIN MANAGER
AHI ROOFING (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
09.2008 - 06.2019
- Independently spearheaded all HR and Admin functions including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, payroll, training and development between 2008 and 2013, supporting the organization's growth from 70 to 130 employees.
- Act as the regional lead for Asia in the execution and alignment of strategic HR initiatives, including Performance Management, Talent Calibration, and the Annual Employee Survey.
- Attained 100% staff participation in the annual engagement survey for five consecutive years, contributing to a 15% increase in engagement scores over a three-year period.
- Facilitate the deployment of the Annual Employee Share Scheme and oversee the regional adoption of the Workday HRIS platform.
- Directed and engaged in internal investigations, including active participation in Internal Administrative Hearings concerning reported violations of the Business Code of Conduct.
- Contributed to the due diligence process and executed people separation procedures for the decommissioning of manufacturing facilities in Nilai.
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
NCI MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2006 - 08.2008
- Maintained HR records /employee files/MIS in accordance with compliance laws, and policies.
- Efficaciously managed overall Staff Salary as well as Attendance & Leave records.
- Prepared monthly payroll and liaised with local authorities (IRB, EPF, SOCSO, HRDF, Nursing Board of Malaysia, Malaysia Medical Council, Immigration, etc.) to ensure compliance.
- Played an important role in attracting the 'right' talent internally from other businesses/countries and externally.
- Mediums used for talent acquisition; job portals, placement agencies, referrals, headhunting, social media, campus recruitment etc.
- Maintained an integrated working relationship with Regional and Global HR and Business Management teams.
- Worked with regional and global partners on implementation of global projects and initiatives to ensure overall alignment.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Northern University of Malaysia (UUM)
Skills
- HR Policies & Processes
- Recruitment and Staffing
- Workforce Planning
- Talent Retention
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Talent acquisition
- Employee onboarding
- Employee engagement
- Diversity initiatives
- Employee Relations
- Grievances Handling
- Compensation & Benefits
- Learning & Development
- Performance Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Organizational Development
- Business Partnering
- Stakeholder management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Compensation analysis
- Succession planning
- Change management
- Leadership coaching
- Conflict mediation
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Bahasa Malaysia
Custom Section
- Salient Amendments to the Employment Act 2022-11-16
- Domestic Inquiry Panellists Course, 2022-09-07 & 08
- Emotional Intelligence for Workplace, 2018-11-01
- HR Creates Value by RBL Group, 2017-09-01
- Step Up: Supervisory Leadership Program, 2015-02-01
- Fletcher Building & RBL Group HR Conference, New Zealand 'World Class HR Future', 2015-03-01
- Hays Job Evaluation Training, 2014-04-01
- Safe Driving: Managing Occupational Road Safety, 2014-05-01
- FMM NS HR Conference, 2013-05-01
- Understanding and Implementing the Minimum Wages Order & Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012, 2012-11-01
- Managing Safety: Systems that work for Line Supervisors with Audit by Du Pont, 2012-09-01
- Introduction of Process Mapping, 2012-04-01
- Latest Amendment to the Employment Act 1955, 2012-03-01
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/haslina-hashim-200200
Awards
- RGM Award: Collaboration (Risk Management & Business Continuity), 2016-01-01
- Workday Super User Award, 2015-03-01
- Outstanding Individual Health Contribution - AHI Nilai Safety Award, 2010-01-01
Timeline
Country HR Manager
BMI Roofing Systems Sdn Bhd
08.2022 - Current
HR MANAGER
JSTAR MOTION SDN BHD
09.2019 - 05.2022
HR & ADMIN MANAGER
AHI ROOFING (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
09.2008 - 06.2019
HUMAN RESOURCE EXECUTIVE
NCI MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration
Northern University of Malaysia (UUM)